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Eurobodalla Shire

Occupation of employment

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There were more professionals in Eurobodalla Shire in 2021 than any other occupation.

Eurobodalla Shire's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating Eurobodalla Shire's socio-economic status and skill base.

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Derived from the two Census questions:

'In the main job held last week, what was the person's occupation?' and 'What are the main tasks that the person himself/herself usually performs in that occupation?'

Refers to:

Employed persons aged 15 years and over

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Occupation of employment
Eurobodalla Shire - Employed persons (Usual residence)20212016Change
OccupationNumber%Dalmeny %Number%Dalmeny %2016 to 2021
Managers1,89412.59.31,58512.29.9+309
Professionals2,49916.618.32,06415.918.5+435
Technicians and Trades Workers2,45316.215.82,09216.119.3+361
Community and Personal Service Workers2,11814.015.81,71413.215.2+404
Clerical and Administrative Workers1,80011.911.61,60812.410.6+192
Sales Workers1,54810.39.61,51711.711.0+31
Machinery Operators And Drivers7825.24.17085.54.8+74
Labourers1,68711.211.41,46311.310.1+224
Not stated or inadequately described3272.23.32241.70.6+103
Total employed persons aged 15+15,097100.0100.012,975100.0100.0+2,122
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions).
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence data). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in Eurobodalla Shire in 2021 shows the three most popular occupations were:

  • Professionals (2,499 people or 16.6%)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (2,453 people or 16.2%)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (2,118 people or 14.0%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 7,070 people in total or 46.8% of the employed resident population.

In comparison, Dalmeny employed 18.3% in Professionals; 15.8% in Technicians and Trades Workers; and 15.8% in Community and Personal Service Workers.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of Eurobodalla Shire and Dalmeny were:

  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Managers (12.5% compared to 9.3%)
  • A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (5.2% compared to 4.1%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Community and Personal Service Workers (14.0% compared to 15.8%)
  • A smaller percentage of persons employed as Professionals (16.6% compared to 18.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in Eurobodalla Shire increased by 2,122 between 2016 and 2021.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2016 and 2021 in Eurobodalla Shire were for those employed as:

  • Professionals (+435 persons)
  • Community and Personal Service Workers (+404 persons)
  • Technicians and Trades Workers (+361 persons)
  • Managers (+309 persons)

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